A Mazda is my dream car and has been for a while but recently my mom's friend was telling me how she and others(which have also said so) have had Mazda's and the car's aren't that great. They say that they aren't reliable, always need repairs done,and don't last.
2006-11-27 06:47:19 · 11 answers · asked by fudgemommie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Both of my parents own Mazdas. One of them has 150,000 miles on it and is 7 years old. Besides regular maitaince, they have never needed any major repairs and never have broken down. Take a test drive and see if you like it. Go to an auto parts store and ask them how many people have alot of problems with Mazdas or better yet ask a busy mechanic.
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2006-11-27 06:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by Triquetra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mazda may not make the most reliable or sportiest cars on the road, but as far as what you get for your money there one of the best. If you are looking for a new car Mazda has some really good deals, such as the Mazda 3 and 3 hatch. I have done some work with both these cars and I really think they are a great machine for the low price range. They also come with decent warrenties, so mantence should not be too much of a consern.
2006-11-27 07:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dave H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother drives a '01 Mazda '04 MPV, my father drives a Mazda Tribute, and I drive a '99 Mazda Protege. None of us have had any problems, other than routine maintenance. I get 36 MPG, and make sure to get my oil changed ever 3,000 miles. I suppose you'd have to do some more research, you could try consumer reports, they're usually good for that. My boyfriend drives a Scion TC after tossing his GMC Jimmy because it kept on breaking down.
I will tell you this though, when my car dies, I will be purchasing a Toyota Highlander hybrid.
2006-11-27 09:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by caralynn5685 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a reliable car with general maintenance then go for Hondas or Toyotas. My family's had series of Toyotas and Hondas and they run forever with just basic car maintenance. My first car was a 1987 Toyota Camry which I inherited in high school. The Camry ran all the way up to 200,000 miles and then we donated it because we bought newer cars. At the moment I have a Honda Accord which is approaching it's 100,000 mark and it's running great as the day I first drove it.
Good luck with your car search.
2006-11-27 07:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Rid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mazda is 37% owned by Ford. That being said!
Toyotas, Hondas are nice reliable cars.
2006-11-27 06:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are alright. My Dad and brother both have one. Both are reliable for the most part. The only thing with Mazda cars are they do spring leaks quite easily. You can always tell where my Dad or Brother parked their cars!
2006-11-27 06:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY MAY NOT COMPARE TO TOYOTA HONDA OR NISSAN BUT THEY ARE VERY GOOD CARS I TELL YOU THIS BECAUSE I KNOW ABOUT CARS AND I USED TO OWN
1 MAZDA 626 /2 MAZDA RX7 AND 1 MAZDA PROTEGE AND THEY WERE VERY RELIABLES
2006-11-27 08:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by JD. the nice guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mazda's that i have worked on have been extremely reliable they certainly last ok.The warrenty jobs done are very few i would have no hesitation in recommending them.Regards Mick UK.
2006-11-27 06:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Miata is one of the sharpest-looking cars around. BUT, if you want reliability and best re-sale value when/if you sell, get a Subaru or Honda.
2006-11-27 06:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by For sure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i just bougth a new mazda5,and i think it's the best car that i never had,inexpensive in gas,with 30 dlls you can fill your tank and its excellent if you like the combination of a family car and a sport car.
2006-11-27 07:57:32 · answer #10 · answered by mario_america10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋